Déjà vu can be a peculiar sensation, especially when it involves fast food tie-ins and animated spooky families. It feels like just yesterday we were diving into an IHOP menu inspired by the 2019 reboot of the classic comedy, The Addams Family. Yes, the animated The Addams Family movie from 2019 is back in the fast-food spotlight, this time at Burger King.
Back in 2019, the IHOP experience was… memorable. From Gomez’s Green Chile Omelette to Wednesday’s Web-Cakes, and even the infamous Morticia’s Haunted Hot Chocolate – a concoction with purple whipped cream that shifted to a rather unsettling violet hue as it melted – it was a full immersion into the Addams’ kooky world. That hot chocolate, in particular, left a lasting, slightly traumatizing, impression.
Fast forward five years, and Burger King has decided to throw their hat into the ring with a limited-time menu themed around The Addams Family (2019). While the exact reasons for this timing are a bit of a mystery – perhaps a late surge in interest due to the Netflix Wednesday series from last year? – the motivation isn’t really the point. The mission is clear: to explore and taste these new, movie-inspired menu items. It seems reviewing these quirky fast-food collaborations has become a niche, and here we are again, ready to delve in.
Burger King’s Addams Family menu features a range of items, some more creatively named than others. We have Thing’s Rings, which are essentially onion rings in a special box – a nod to the iconic disembodied hand. Then there are Churro Fries, playing on… well, it’s unclear which specific Addams Family moment inspired churro fries (perhaps a stretch). A chocolate milkshake is also on offer, because what’s spookier than chocolate? But the star of the show, without a doubt, is the purple Whopper. This twist on the classic Whopper features a bright purple bun, promising a visually striking and hopefully tasty experience.
The burning question is, are these purple Whopper buns simply repurposed Spider-Verse Whopper buns from last year? To investigate this and the rest of the menu, we enlisted the help of actor, podcaster, and fellow enthusiast of tie-in promotions, Griffin Newman. Here’s our full report on everything Burger King’s Addams Family menu has to offer.
Tasting Everything on Burger King’s ‘Addams Family’ Menu
To celebrate the fifth anniversary of The Addams Family animated movie from 2019, Burger King has launched a spooky-themed menu. Let’s break down each item and see how they taste, and if they truly capture the creepy and kooky essence of the Addams Family.
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Movie & Fast Food Mashups: A Brief History
The connection between movies and chain restaurants is a long and winding road. From promotional meals to entire menus, this partnership has become a staple in marketing and pop culture. These collaborations offer a unique way for fans to engage with their favorite films beyond the screen, bringing the cinematic world into the realm of taste and texture. The Addams Family (2019) menu at Burger King is just the latest chapter in this ongoing story of movie magic meeting fast-food fervor.
